Car and Accessories http://www.smartmotorist.com Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:33:46 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.smartmotorist.com/car-accessories-fuel-and-maintenance/checking-and-maintenance-of-car-brake-system.html Sun, 19 Oct 2008 04:55:03 +0100 http://www.smartmotorist.com/car-accessories-fuel-and-maintenance/reasons-to-buy-used-car-spare-parts.html It is inevitable that your car will need scheduled replacements for some of its essential parts, especially those that have grown worn and old. But it would be very expensive to be buying new ones particularly the vital engine parts. That’s when used auto parts come in. They offer a cost effective, yet practical option to keeping your car in good condition without ever hurting your pocket. Consider following buying from auto dealers: There are many auto dealers that are available online, offering second hand car parts... Fri, 29 Aug 2008 08:06:33 +0100 http://www.smartmotorist.com/car-accessories-fuel-and-maintenance/engine-oil-specifications.html Oil and lubricant manufacturers are under the scrutiny of governing bodies such as SAE and API. Displaying the starburst symbol on the container seems to be a benchmark but if it is not on the label it does not mean that the contents are inferior. SAE and API use this as minimum parameters for petroleum based lubricants. Sat, 16 Feb 2008 00:49:46 +0100 http://www.smartmotorist.com/car-accessories-fuel-and-maintenance/consumer-bumper-quality.html Stronger bumpers hold up better in crashes and need replacement less often. This saves consumers money both on replacement bumpers and insurance costs. Although heavier bumpers tend to be stronger, there is not a direct correlation between weight and strength. Some lighter-weight bumpers have held up much better in tests than comparable bumpers which are heavier. Thu, 14 Feb 2008 21:38:57 +0100 http://www.smartmotorist.com/car-accessories-fuel-and-maintenance/four-wheel-drive.html Remember with AWD and 4WD, you need the same cushion of space as you would with two-wheel drive. In fact, because of their weight, heavy sport utility vehicles may take longer to stop on slippery surfaces than a lighter passenger car would at the same speed. Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:51:52 +0100 http://www.smartmotorist.com/car-accessories-fuel-and-maintenance/hybrid-power-hybrid-vehicles-shared-platforms.html Hybrid-Power - Hybrid-powered vehicles are the future of the industry, combining the benefits of an electric vehicle with the convenience of a gasoline-powered model. An electric motor handles normal stop-and-go travel and initial highway acceleration. Thu, 07 Feb 2008 04:39:30 +0100 http://www.smartmotorist.com/car-accessories-fuel-and-maintenance/history-of-modern-lighting.html Car lighting systems have evolved slowly. Early cars simply carried over the carbide brass lanterns and incandescent lamps used on carriages. The first truly innovative development, in the early 1920s, was the dual filament or Duplo lamp. Thu, 07 Feb 2008 04:32:20 +0100 http://www.smartmotorist.com/car-accessories-fuel-and-maintenance/fuel-economy-vs-performance.html Gas Mileage - EPA gas mileage results are listed on the window stickers of all new vehicles. The current high-mileage champs are the Honda Insight and Toyota Prius, both averaging around 70 miles per gallon. At the other extreme of the scale lies the Ford Excursion, with around 12 mpg. Thu, 07 Feb 2008 04:15:12 +0100 http://www.smartmotorist.com/car-accessories-fuel-and-maintenance/maintenance-recommendations.html Unlike the vehicles of even a decade ago, today's high-tech automobiles require the services of specially trained technicians and mechanics. Whether you choose to go to a franchised dealer or an independent garage, remember that your mechanic is your automobile's physician. Thu, 07 Feb 2008 04:14:13 +0100 http://www.smartmotorist.com/car-accessories-fuel-and-maintenance/preferred-equipment-necessary-for-comfort.html If not already standard, most of these features are usually combined in a preferred equipment group. Since it's the equipment that most people prefer, and improves safety in the ways I describe, why don't manufacturers make it standard to begin with? Thu, 07 Feb 2008 03:21:53 +0100